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Even though summer is coming to a close in some places, there is still plenty of beautiful weather to enjoy. It’s weather that you, your plants and wildlife will make the most of. Depending on where you live, your yard might actually be a haven for many animals, including birds, that make their way south…

I often wonder what the stories are behind how some people come up with some of these life hacks. I know that necessity is the mother of all invention, however, there are times when I stumble across something and all I can picture are a bunch of guys sitting around throwing back a cold one…

Part of being prepared is knowing ahead of time what you may and may not need. This can be tricky because with most items you don’t know you need it until you need it but by then it’s too late. In a survival or SHTF moment not having the right equipment can mean a matter…

If only I had a dollar for every time the word “fake news” has been used this past year I would be a Rockafeller! With so many hidden secrets being brought to light one has to wonder who really controls the flow of information and how much of it can we trust? The trend of “fake news” is not limited to the…

While animals are beautiful creatures we always need to keep in mind the sheer raw power that they have. This video is a great reminder. On his way for a day of fishing, a man happened to be in the right place at the right time to catch nature in all of its National Geographic…

Glass bottles are a great thing to have on hand for every DIY’er. A number of things can be done with a glass bottle and that ist seems to be growing by the day. Yet one thing is usually common in all of those projects and that is the need to cut a hole somewhere…

Spring cleaning is here! Like it or not, it’s time to take a hard look at the stash of items and dirt you’ve accumulated over the last several months. We’re easily amazed at how much stuff we’ve collected. Every spring, we vow to keep a close eye on what we keep over the next year,…

Just when we thought there wouldn’t be a good use for those silly tree stumps someone goes and has a great idea. I am not one to pass up the opportunity to try out new ideas and this one was no exception. My brother was cutting up an old tree that had fallen during a…

There are all sorts of tricks and tips when it comes to survival gardening. This one had me feeling like I was a kid again playing in the dirt so to know that it is actually helpful to my overall goal was simply a bonus! Anyone who has spent any time in a garden knows…